About
Opera Idaho Youth Choruses offers Kinder Chorus, Angelus Chorus, and Excelsior Chorus. Kinder Chorus meets on Mondays from 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm, Angelus Chorus meets on Tuesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, and Excelsior Chorus meets on Tuesdays from 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm.
Programs
- Kinder Chorus — ages 4 to 1st grade · Mondays, 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm · No audition is required.
- Angelus Chorus — 2nd to 5th grades · Tuesday, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm · Auditions are simple and help the program get to know the child’s voice.
- Excelsior Chorus — 6th to 12th grades · Tuesday, 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm · For older singers ready to refine vocal skills; auditions are required.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- General schedule: Weekly rehearsal sessions and performances through the year.
About the provider
Opera Idaho’s children’s programs are designed to encourage acceptance, appreciation and enjoyment of opera in young people. The Director of Children’s Choruses is BrieAnne Welch Prestwich, and the Assistant Director of Children’s Choruses is Melinda Harper. The program includes weekly rehearsal sessions and performances through the year, with performances ranging from choral concerts to appearances in Opera Idaho, Ballet Idaho, and Boise Philharmonic performances as well as other venues throughout the Treasure Valley.
AuditionsPlease contact BrieAnne at [email protected] to set up a time and date. * age and grades are only a guideline based on individual child’s readiness. There is a 10% discount if you pay for the full year, and 15% discount if you are enrolling more than one child. Financial assistance available. Please contact BrieAnne at [email protected] for more information. If you are having trouble paying online, please contact us at 208-345-3531.
Last updated November 4, 2026.
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